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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes Project Motor Racing unique: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. After measuring 7 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. SnowRunner, Forza Horizon 5 and MudRunner top the ranking, with SnowRunner at number one (83/100).

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev Straight4 Studios

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The closest game to Project Motor Racing is SnowRunner — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Forza Horizon 5 and MudRunner follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Project Motor Racing

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Project Motor Racing. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1SnowRunner
SnowRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 54KIGDB81· 3OC80· 66
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals70
Forza Horizon 5
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 272KRAWG👍 88%· 771IGDB94· 11OC92· 184
Year 2021Dev Playground Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. Explore a world of striking contrast and beauty.

Genre100Tone100Game mode82Visuals72
MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 43KIGDB70· 4
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and sandbox world

It predates Project Motor Racing by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode89Visuals88
Euro Truck Simulator 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 918KRAWG👍 88%· 916MC79IGDB88· 2
Year 2012Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~12hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

You play as a truck driver, whose primary task throughout the game is to deliver essential goods to Europe. The actions of foreign drivers in the game are close to reality.

Where it drifts furthest from Project Motor Racing: tone and visuals.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals41Tone36
Forza Horizon 4
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 302KRAWG👍 91%· 1.7KMC90IGDB91· 14OC92· 143
Year 2018Dev Playground Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~13hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, sports simulation and adventure storytelling

Forza Horizon 4 is the eleventh game in the Forza franchise of racing games and the fourth in the Horizon subseries. ###Premise Forza Horizon 4 takes place in a shared open world that is loosely based on the United Kingdom.

Genre100Tone100Visuals72Game mode65
American Truck Simulator - Oregon
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 191KRAWG👍 85%· 254MC76IGDB81· 5
Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

Just UpdatedWe've rescaled the whole map from 1:35 to 1:20. Enjoy! About the GameExperience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona.

Where it drifts furthest from Project Motor Racing: tone.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Tone34
American Truck Simulator
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 191KRAWG👍 85%· 254MC76IGDB81· 5OC78· 20
Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

Just UpdatedWe've rescaled the whole map from 1:35 to 1:20. Enjoy! About the GameExperience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona.

Where it drifts furthest from Project Motor Racing: tone.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Tone34
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 20KRAWG👍 76%· 780MC86IGDB90· 8
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is an arcade racing game, where you complete missions switching between a police officer and a racer. While the goal is the same - to reach the finish first, the game allows trying another side of races as you need to stop a lawbreaker in the police part of the game.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals70Game mode63
Forza Motorsport
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 51%· 12KIGDB88· 6OC84· 126
Year 2023Dev Turn 10 Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, open world exploration and PvP competition

Genre100Tone100Game mode81Visuals71
F1® 23
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 18KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB88· 5OC85· 58
Year 2023Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, adventure storytelling and competitive edge

Be the last to brake in EA SPORTS F1 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. A new chapter in the thrilling "Braking Point" story mode delivers high-speed drama and heated rivalries.

Where it drifts furthest from Project Motor Racing: tone.

Genre100Game mode80Visuals53Tone25
The Crew™
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 63%· 17KRAWG👍 47%· 471MC71IGDB62· 15OC62· 64
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

The Crew is an online driving simulator developed by Ivory Tower. Alex Taylor, the brother of a 5-10 motor club founder Dayton, helps his brother run some errands. But it does not go according to plan as Dayton gets killed. Alex is framed for his murder and sent to prison.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode75Visuals71
F1® 22
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 69%· 26KRAWG👍 50%· 42IGDB83· 5OC81· 87
Year 2022Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, open world exploration and offline

Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22, the official video game of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Genre100Tone100Visuals71Game mode57
F1® 2021
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativePvP
Steam👍 86%· 35KRAWG👍 75%· 65OC85· 84
Year 2021Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, open world exploration and PvP competition, while skipping visual first person

• The entire F1® 2021 game • Braking Point Content Pack • Celebrate the release of F1® 2021 with exclusive in-game items inspired by the fictional stars of the new ‘Braking Point’ story experience.

Where it drifts furthest from Project Motor Racing: visuals.

Genre100Tone100Game mode53Visuals0
Test Drive Unlimited 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOnline
Steam👍 65%· 6.9KIGDB73· 3
Year 2011Dev Eden Games · CyberFrontOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, open world exploration and online features, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Project Motor Racing: visuals.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode76Visuals0
F1 2011
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 745RAWG👍 59%· 49MC83IGDB77· 10
Year 2011Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

The official FORMULA ONE™ game returns with new circuits, split-screen and co-op Championship modes plus all the cars and stars from the 2011 season.

It predates Project Motor Racing by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Project Motor Racing?
The closest game to Project Motor Racing is SnowRunner, scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Project Motor Racing?
The three closest games to Project Motor Racing are: 1. SnowRunner (83/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 5 (80/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. MudRunner (82/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Project Motor Racing's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Forza Horizon 5 similar to Project Motor Racing?
Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 5 scores 80/100 similarity to Project Motor Racing. They share 7 attributes, including deep simulation and racing gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Project Motor Racing?
The best Simulation games similar to Project Motor Racing are SnowRunner, Forza Horizon 5, MudRunner and Euro Truck Simulator 2. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Project Motor Racing attributes like deep simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Project Motor Racing calculated?
We compare Project Motor Racing against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Project Motor Racing experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.